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Sunset Kendwa

4.0 star property
Beachfront lodge with restaurant, near Kendwa Beach

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On the beach, scuba diving, snorkeling
On the beach, scuba diving, snorkeling
Pool
Standard Double Room | Garden view
Property grounds
Located near Nungwi Beach, Sunset Kendwa offers a serene beachfront escape with an on-site restaurant serving international cuisine and ocean views. Enjoy scuba diving, dry cleaning/laundry services, or play a game of billiards/pool table while taking in the sunset. Guests praise the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $143
includes taxes & fees
$124 per night
Feb 23 - Feb 24

Room options

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Deluxe Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room (Courtyard)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kendwa Beach, North Cost of Zanzibar, Kendwa

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 7 min drive
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 8 min drive
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 9 min drive
  • Kendwa Beach - 14 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 90 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Sunset Kendwa

At Sunset Kendwa, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Sunset Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and offers a beachfront location. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Pool table

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Sunset Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 60 (one-way)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and January 10.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Kendwa Sunset
Sunset Kendwa
Sunset Lodge Kendwa
Sunset Kendwa Lodge
Sunset Hotel Zanzibar
Sunset Beach Hotel Zanzibar
Sunset Bungalows Hotel Zanzibar
Sunset Kendwa Lodge
Sunset Kendwa Kendwa
Sunset Kendwa Lodge Kendwa

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Kendwa currently open?

The property is closed between December 24 and January 10.

Does Sunset Kendwa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sunset Kendwa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sunset Kendwa?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Sunset Kendwa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Sunset Kendwa?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 60 one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunset Kendwa?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Sunset Kendwa and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like snorkeling and scuba diving. Sunset Kendwa also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Sunset Kendwa?

Yes, Sunset Restaurant offers beachfront dining, international cuisine, and ocean views.

Does Sunset Kendwa have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

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Sunset Kendwa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are clean and big. Restaurant has excellent food
Jeffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Zanzibar gem
Amazing hotel, wonderful beach and the perfect staff. It was so good that we checked out after day 2, to go to stay in another hotel which was terrible n returned back at Sunset after 1 night!
Sabina, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Initially when I attempted to check in they overbooked me and did not have a room for me. They were able to shift me around and accommodate me, moving me 3 rooms in 3 nights. Staff was very friendly and helpful with the process, and apologetic.
Mark, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

The hotel stuff didn't give us good customer service. They gave us an expensive price for the room.later we found out that others got it for much cheaper price. The wifi cost money. The rooms are overall nice and the area is amazing.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

An overpriced disappointment
Apart from the broken mosquito net in my room, the non existing Internet service along with the incredibly mediocre breakfast which was included contributed to making this stay a complete waste of time to a high price. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone when there are so many incredibly nice hotels and resorts next door and it is definitely worth to pay the extra 10 USD to stay at a place with class instead of the dump which is Sunset Kendwa.

10/10 Exceptional

Ingrid, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jarle, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Kajsa, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ett magiskt ställe med fantastisk personal!
Oj vilket ställe! Vilken service nere på stranden och i restaurangen. Läget är perfekt, stranden är magisk. Det enda vi hade nån synpunkt på var att kanske lite mer kryddning i maten (och lite för stora portioner), samt att de låter gäster ”paxa” solstolar en halv dag innan dom kommer och nyttjar dom. Samt att wifi är väldigt svajigt. Annars är vi så nöjda att vi faktiskt ändrade om vårt sista hotell och ska bo vår sista natt hos dom igen. Magiskt!
Nina, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Nos dieron una habitación que no correspondía a lo que se había pagado, encima no tenia agua caliente y el aire esrtaba malo, fue muy difícil para que nos cambiaran de habitación
Gloria, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Terrible el trato, la habitación no le servía ni el aire ni tenía agua caliente, habíamos escogido la más cara y fue una decepción y costo mucho que nos cambiaran a otra habitación, que tampoco fue la que habíamos pagado,
Gloria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Buen desayuno. Buena estancia en general.
Juan andres, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Patrick, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Yousif, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent séjour, établissement bord de plage, personnel très accueillant à l’écoute, restauration de très bonne qualité à des prix plus que raisonnable, très mauvaise wifi, l’hébergement propre, mais vétuste, coupure d’eau, plomberie, robinetteries à changer manque d’étagères de rangement pour les vêtements, bruit climatisation et ventilo, l’environnement, très bien entretenu de la verdure, très propre, un lieu très agréable pour profiter du calme, du repos, un séjour très apprécié, et recommandable.
Jose, 13-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wilderness First, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hanne, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Illan, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Descrivo con una parola il Sunset Kendwa: “scadente”. Una serie di motivazioni: 1. Pessimo servizio dello staff 2. Acqua fredda per tutta la durata del soggiorno 3. Bassa pressione dell’acqua della doccia 4. Tavoli privi di coperto 5. Tovaglie da tavola sporche 6. Teli mare macchiati 7. Tempi di attesa esageratamente lunghi 8. Pessima organizzazione dello staff 9. Wi-Fi assente in tutta la struttura eccetto che al ristorante Abbiamo visitato 4 resort a Zanzibar, e questo è l’unico resort che ci ha deluso terribilmente. Super sconsigliato
Antonio, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Mathilde Borg, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wonderful Stay!
It was a wonderful stay! The staff was friendly and very helpful. The hotel is right off the beach with an awesome pool. Food was good but was hoping for more traditional plates but you can walk out of the hotel area to find restaurants and shop.
Bungalow
Pool
Beach
Morning beach views
Kathy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location - but not well kept..
The location on the Beach was really nice and the room was big, but the hotel felt really old and needed a brush up, the toilet leaked water on the floor, the bathroom in general was all worn out and the musquito net had a lot of holes. Overall a medium experience - bed okay, food okay and location good
Jeanette, 3-night trip

General property information

Travelers Say
"The room was nice and comfortable with both a ventilator and AC, and a small minibar."
Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Bathroom Cleanliness
Check-In Time
12:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM